A great place to meet up with friends over a cup of coffee, lunch or afternoon tea. Pleasant staff…read morewho have never made me feel rushed and who are willing to assist when asked.

When I got there I found out it shuts before the advertised time on the web. When I pointed this…read moreout the waitress didn't care a jot even though I pointed out this could be very disappointing for customers coming from out of the area. I have several food intolerances so when asking about the ingredients in their homemade cakes I got a message back via the waitress that she can't guarantee the cakes were free from what I was intolerant to. As people with food intolerances are always ending up having to go without gorgeous food, I asked if I could have more detail of what was in the cakes so I could make a decision on what it was I could or couldn't eat, just in case there was something I could have. This was very obviously an inconvenience to the waitress and the manager who had baked them. She tried again to say she couldn't guarantee anything because obviously this was the quickest way to solve the issue for herself, but after explaining that I'd like to try to see if there was something I could eat, it was again very plain that I was wasting her time. It was late afternoon and they weren't busy, so I would have appreciated a couple of minutes of her time without the attitude. After finding out there was indeed a piece of cake I could eat, I sat down to enjoy it only to be served it with more attitude by the waitress. If she could have got away with grunting at me I sure she would have! I unfortunately had to ask for a pot of hot water as the tea didn't come with one, and AGAIN got a look saying 'are you bothering me again?!'. Cleanliness was also not great with tea-stained table clothes, dying roses on the table, and also dust on the teapot holding the roses which was next to an open sugar bowl which no doubt had the same amount of dust in it! Also, amazingly, a dog walking around the kitchen area with it's bed behind the serving counter!! (Yes, I am about to inform environmental health dept!!) Lastly, my table was being cleared before I had finished. I did notice however, that the other table still in there didn't have their table touched, so I'm guessing that was a touch of nastiness from the waitress also. I was there looking for a place to take 18-20 friends for my birthday which is coming up soon as we fancied a gorgeous afternoon tea, but we will definitely be going somewhere else after that experience!

This place is a gem. So good my husband has been coming here for almost 20 years. The outside is of…read morea quaint little cabin in the woods, and the decor inside follows the pattern; the walls, tables and benches are made of logs + plenty animal skins and kitsch parafernalia to match. There's also a fireplace, which I never saw lit but there's hope. The big boy's breakfast is their piece de resistance; *amazing* sausages, and the rest of the trimmings don't disappoint either. I especially love the tinned tomatoes drenched in their sauce, great to mop up with the generous pieces of soft, buttery bread you're given with your meal. Another great plus for me is the milky coffee; basically a glass of hot milk with what I believe it's instant coffee (I might be wrong here) but DON'T knock it till you try it. It's delicious and you'll probably order another. There's also cakes and other stuff, but I haven't yet bothered to try as the full english is so great. All the food is *very* reasonably priced. The main problem (to me, not to the café owners!) is that everyone knows it's good, and the cabin tends to get packed on weekends. It can be disappointing to travel all the way to Abridge to find that all the tables are taken + there's a queue or bikers who got there first waiting for the next 5 ones to vacate. It's not a big place, and during winter it's too cold to sit outside. The tables are packed together and communal, which it's not everyone's cup of tea. But the fact it's packed reinforces how good the grub is. Arrive earlier or later on the day, beat the crowds and give it a go! It's totally worth it.

I've been coming here for years - its one of the few remaining London caffs in the area, serving…read morefull English breakfasts and all the variations. Seats around 25 people with great prices and no gimmicks or frills!

The Blue Rooms is a boutique cafe set in the lovely Essex countryside with stunning views…read more Serving a tasty menu of breakfasts, lunches and afternoon teas, Fresh coffee and refreshing soft drinks (the Sicilian Lemonade is my favourite). Friendly staff and nice atmosphere.

This is the forth time we have been here. My wife discovered this hidden cafe a few months ago and…read moreit's just what the area needs. Just wish there were a few more like this in the area. Enjoyed the food on offer both for breakfast and lunch. It's not the cheapest but quality is good and love the opportunity to buy something from the bakery.

I've been going to this local bakery right outside of Harlow since I moved to the UK…read more It's honestly a great bakery with good lunch food. Breads and pastries made daily, plus they have a good selection of specialty foods, cheeses, jams, etc. Hell, Rod Stewart and Paul Hollywood have been here too! Plus, there's Churchgate Sausages next door selling top notch sausages. If I were you, I would ignore that bad review and give them a try (Really? Greggs?). If you have working taste buds, you'll love this place. FYI, they are busy for Mother's Day, Easter and Christmas... for good reason.

Unfortunately, the previous reviews written about 5 years ago do not reflect the business as it is…read morenow since it has changed its name to Datchworth Coffee. The interior has been renovated although still keeping its old world charm. The staff and very friendly and there is an excellent choice of cakes and snacks. It is still dog friendly and also has an outdoor patio at the rear.

The Old Post Office hits a great balance between excellent friendly service, great coffee and tea,…read moregood food (quick bites and small plates) and a lovely old-world ambience. The main room is furnished with old furniture and they use vintage china. They serve cooked breakfasts and lunches, traditional afternoon teas, and coffee and tea throughout the day. Well worth visiting if you are in the area.

Nice cool funky Coffe shop that doubles as a music store as well...read more

When I first started coming to the art town cafe I loved it and I came very regularly but then it…read morestarted to downfall ever since. For starters the new layout is terrible because if you're sitting in a certain place in the cafe you barely get asked for more drinks Secondly the food takes a very long time to come and so do drinks even though it's mainly water or coke for me And lastly the staff are very flirtatious, one of the staff members began flirting with me and preceded to whisper in my ear disgraceful..

Solid and reliable food from this well-run, bright, clean and spacious cafe. Cottage Pie, Fish &…read moreChips, bacon rolls, sausage butties . . . name a dish from the british caff lexicon, and I'm pretty sure this place does it. We arrived hungry and thirsty the owners spotted this straight away and immediately offered us some lovely buttered toast to keep you going as they told us (and it was free of charge!). The hugest amount of tea swiftly followed and was nice and strong too. Our bacon rolls were lovely thick cuts of bacon, not that watery stuff. The bread from toast to rolls was quality stuff. The service was friendlly, warm and welcoming. There are daily lunch specials lamb chops with chips, peas and gravy when we were there prices are incredibly reasonable and the service superb. The Narrowboat Cafe makes a great starting point for any walk into the Lee Valley Park. We left it feeling very well looked after. Our comment, amongst ourselves, was 'why do people bother going to MacDonald's when you can get food as good as this?'. Please go to the Narrowboat Cafe next time you're in this neck of the woods.

This restaurant/cafe is a real hidden gem. It's tucked away at the back of In-Ex garden centre…read more More often than not you will find that most of the customers of In-Ex are just there for Chelsea Garden Cafe. Each day the have a selection of special. There standard menu consists of breakfasts, sandwiches, paninis mad salads. This place has tripled in size over the years. Even so, this place can still be full at lunch time on any day of the week. They have great filter coffee and a selection of milk shakes. During the warmer months they have plenty of outdoor seating. This is especially pleasant as your in a garden centre with lots of plants and water features. In my opinion the menu is very reasonable. On a side note, there is an excellent hand car wash service in the car park. Some customers choose to get their car cleaned whilst having lunch or have lunch whilst getting their cars cleaned, whichever you prefer.

Can't believe someone finally gets it! As you could see from my other reviews, I was getting fed up…read moreof uninspiring cafes in Enfield. Chain coffee houses or cafes with very little thought put into atmosphere to making it a place you want to hang out in. Zippola has really raised the bar for cafes in Enfield and cafe owners are going to have to work very hard to keep up with their creativity, coffee skills and interior design. The cafe itself is a fantastically put together space with vintage furniture and cosy lighting. I particularly like the water bar as a vintage bar with whiskey decanters. I'm sure I could spend all day in there. Food is great and coffee is really great. Keep it up zippola!

Our first time for breakfast and had a pleasant experience! The ambiance makes one feel at home. If…read moreyour place is limited in space to entertain or have get togethers, Zippola can accommodate. You have living room space with comfortable sofas, and dining room with antique furnishings that adds character /warmth. For breakfast we ordered cappuccino/americano coffees, scrambled eggs/bacon/toast, and eggs benedict. Service is friendly. Music is not too loud, folks can have their own private conversations without a need to yell. This will definitely be a place for us when we visit relatives in Enfield. Note: free wifi